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canalan artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation

Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈnæl/

Korean meaning: 배나 선박이 내륙으로 다니거나 관개용 물을 공급하기 위해 만든 인공 수로

Korean pronunciation: 커-낼 (강세: 낼)

Example Sentences

  • My dentist said I need a root canal, but I'm more scared of the bill than the drill!
  • The Suez Canal is like the world's most expensive highway, except it's made of water.
  • Venice is famous for its beautiful canals and romantic gondola rides.

canal

NOUN

//kəˈnæl//

an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation

canal concept
💡 Concept

Artificial waterway for boats and irrigation

canal mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Can Al dig a canal? Yes he can with his magic can!

canal rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In flannel by the canal, he works the panel!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kəˈnæl/
🇬🇧 UK/kəˈnæl/

🌳Etymology

Rootcanal

Origin

From Latin 'canalis' meaning 'channel' or 'groove', which is derived from 'canna' meaning 'reed' or 'pipe', referring to the tube-like structure of reeds used to convey water.

🎵Rhyme

panelchannelflannel
panel
channel
flannel

🔗Collocations

dig a canal
canal system
irrigation canal
ship canal
canal boat
root canal
ear canal

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My dentist said I need a root canal, but I'm more scared of the bill than the drill!

😄 Fun example

The Suez Canal is like the world's most expensive highway, except it's made of water.

Venice is famous for its beautiful canals and romantic gondola rides.

The farmer built irrigation canals to bring water to his crops during dry seasons.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

waterwaychannelconduitaqueductpassage

Antonyms

dambarrierblockage

Related

riverstreamirrigationnavigationbridge

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